Naruto: The Primal Hyuga Pierces the Shinobi World

"Shinichi?"

Seeing that Shinichi was staring at him without answering for a long time, Kai waved his hand in front of Shinichi's eyes. Only then did Shinichi snap out of his daze, cough lightly, straighten up, and say:

"Sorry, I was a little lost in thought."

"You're asking about Neji's future development plans, right?"

"Hmm... Could you tell me first what your impression of Neji is like?"

After regaining his senses, Shinichi Hyuga also showed a gentle smile on his face. Facing Guy, he did not immediately bombard him with all the expectations that the Hyuga clan had for Neji's development.

Despite his carefree attitude, Kai is actually a very opinionated person. Before expressing his own thoughts, Shinichi wanted to hear Kai's opinion first.

"First impression?"

"Well...."

"I can only say... as expected of an excellent ninja trained by your Hyuga clan."

"Although he is not very old, he has a lot of training marks on his body. His taijutsu is definitely among the best in his age group. Even... ordinary Chunin might not be able to defeat Neji."

"He is also very skilled in using ninjutsu, and he can integrate Earth Release and Water Release into his battle very well."

"Just as the rumors say, Neji is undoubtedly a genius ninja!"

Although the third class had just been formed, on the very day of its formation, Might Guy had already conducted a test of his three students... no, his three subordinates' abilities.

Hyuga Neji displayed a level of skill and tactics far exceeding that of a genin, leaving a deep impression on Guy with his mastery of both taijutsu and ninjutsu.

Therefore, when Shinichi asked him a question, Guy's words were full of praise for Neji.

Shinichi wasn't surprised by what he heard. He simply nodded calmly. As the older brother, he was well aware of Neji's current strength. Moreover, Neji often came to the main family to train, and Shinichi and Hiashi would often give this exceptionally talented guy extra lessons.

Shinichi wasn't surprised that Neji received such praise from Guy, but... that wasn't what Guy wanted to hear.

"Kai, let's leave aside Neji's strengths for now and talk about his weaknesses."

"Since we're discussing Neji's future training methods, how can we not mention his shortcomings?"

"Only by recognizing our weaknesses can we make up for them, right?"

Shinichi Hyuga gently picked up his teacup, took a sip of tea, and pressed for an answer.

"Disadvantages?"

Upon hearing this, Guy lowered his head in deep thought. If he had to pinpoint any flaws in Neji, he couldn't yet detect anything. If he had to say...

"Neji... seems to have a hard time coordinating with his teammates."

"Of course, it may be because there is a huge difference in skill level between him and his two partners."

"As for the others... does it count if they talk less?"

Kai scratched his head, and that was all he could say. After all, he hadn't known Neji for very long, and it was already quite an achievement to have made these observations.

It's actually quite normal that Neji and his teammates have difficulty coordinating, as the Hyuga clan's training has always been one-on-one.

It's not surprising that Neji, who grew up in this environment, isn't very good at teamwork.

Now that the topic has come to this, Shinichi Hyuga won't keep you in suspense any longer:

"Neji is very smart. He is not good at teamwork because he was not exposed to it when he was young. If your team carries out more missions, he will naturally understand the importance of teamwork."

"As you gain more experience in missions, I believe he will soon be able to adapt to team operations."

"What I'm more concerned about is whether Neji's fighting style will change because he's with you."

"You should have noticed that although Neji is from the Hyuga clan, his fighting style is not like that of a member of the Hyuga clan."

Shinichi Hyuga's eyes flickered, and he didn't hold back, pointing out the key points. His words startled Kai for a moment, but he quickly understood.

"Well...."

Shinichi's words were straightforward, and Kai instantly understood.

Fighting style... The biggest problem with Hyuga Neji as his student is that his fighting style is completely different from his teacher's!

Under Shinichi Hyuga's tutelage, Neji was no longer like the other Hyuga who only relied on Gentle Fist in battle. He incorporated the ninjutsu he had learned into his fighting style, and Gentle Fist was just one of his many offensive methods.

However... Might Guy is a complete ninja idiot.

Might Guy's fighting style relies entirely on his exceptional physical abilities, and this fighting style, which has been a constant throughout his life, naturally influences his teaching style.

If it were about teaching Neji... aside from offering some advice on taijutsu, Guy couldn't really teach Neji anything about ninjutsu, which was his awkward situation.

Yes, even when teaching Neji taijutsu, I could only offer some advice, since Gentle Fist and Hard Fist are completely different fighting styles.

"this....."

Upon hearing Shinichi's words, Might Guy hesitated.

He suddenly realized that although the genius Neji had been assigned to his Team 3 by the Fourth Hokage, it seemed that Might Guy was unable to properly nurture such a genius.

Perhaps, the most suitable ninja to teach Neji... is Kakashi, who knows?!

Kakashi occupied a large portion of Kai's mind; whenever his thoughts wandered, he would unconsciously think of Kakashi.

Although Kakashi is still working for the Fourth Hokage in the Anbu, the title of Copy Ninja Kakashi has spread throughout the ninja world in recent years.

In Kai's mind, his genius partner just happened to be able to teach a genius ninja like Neji.

Thinking about this, Kai couldn't help but feel a little dejected.

"Shinichi, do you mean I'm not suitable to be Neji's mentor?"

Kai sounded somewhat disappointed, but he was also facing the problem head-on.

"No, I'm just reminding you to teach according to individual needs."

"The training and education of ninjas does not rest entirely on your shoulders."

"You are Neji's mentor, but you are also his superior."

"He is your student, but he is more often your subordinate."

"As for Neji, you don't need to worry about his ninjutsu training; the clan will take care of that."

"I hope you can pass on your passion for life and your rich combat experience to Neji."

"Physical fitness is the foundation of a ninja. No matter how powerful a ninja is, he still needs a strong physique."

"Only on this basis can taijutsu and ninjutsu be effective."

"Therefore, I also hope that you can help Neji with his body training. If you can meet the conditions for opening the Eight Gates, that would be even better!"

Shinichi Hyuga had high hopes for Neji. If Neji could master the Eight Gates under Guy's tutelage, he would surely become one of the most important pillars of the Hyuga clan in the future!

Listening to Shinichi's words, Might Guy roughly understood what Shinichi meant.

The opponent did not want Neji's fighting style to change drastically, but on this basis, Shinichi valued Neji's taijutsu ability much more than his ninjutsu ability.

To unlock the Eight Gates, talent alone is absolutely not enough; it requires relentless training day and night. Training will consume a significant amount of Neji's time, and if he were trained according to Shinichi's standards, Neji probably wouldn't have much time to cultivate other skills in the future.

But this is exactly what Shinichi Hyuga hoped for.

"Shinichi, I understand. I will take it seriously when it comes to teaching Neji."

Kai nodded solemnly and made a promise.

After that, the two chatted for a while. Shinichi Hyuga found out from Guy who the other two members of Team 7 were. After learning that, just like in the original story, Lee and Tenten were still teaming up with Neji, Shinichi Hyuga felt a little more at ease.

He has been in this world for so many years, and so much has happened. What the future holds is no longer what Shinichi Hyuga knew.

However, it now appears that while many things have been changed, many things have remained unchanged.

The establishment of the third class is a good example.

After chatting for a while, Guy got up to take his leave. Shinichi Hyuga saw Guy to the door before returning to the tea room. After Guy left, Neji Hyuga slowly emerged from behind a screen in the tea room and bowed deeply to Shinichi Hyuga.

It turns out that Neji was actually there the whole time Shinichi and Guy were talking.

However, he did not interrupt, but simply waited quietly in the inner room of the tea room, listening to Shinichi and Kai's conversation.

Through their conversation, Neji gained a deeper understanding of Guy, his mentor. Originally, he wasn't fond of teachers who were like kappa, but from Shinichi and Guy's conversation, Neji realized that Shinichi highly valued Guy's abilities.

In Neji's eyes, his older brother was the strongest person in Konoha. Anyone who could catch Shinichi's eye could not be trash.

This calmed Neji's previously restless heart.

As a genius, how could Neji be completely without arrogance? It's impossible. Having been influenced by Shinichi Hyuga and Hiashi for many years, Neji has a high standard of vision. However, at this moment, he has also put aside his contempt for Guy.

"Neji, Guy is an excellent ninja. Learn from his strengths and reflect on his weaknesses."

"Practice diligently. When I have free time, I will guide you in your ninjutsu training."

“You are my brother. When you’re on a mission, don’t embarrass me or the family.”

Neji has become a genin and will represent the Hyuga clan on the outside.

Shinichi is both his elder brother and the future head of the main family, so it's inevitable that he would have to give him some advice at this time.

"Don't worry, brother!"

"I will never tarnish the reputation of the Hyuga clan!"

"I will try my best!"

Neji bowed slightly to Shinichi respectfully, his young and handsome face radiating confidence.